Cosmetic Dentistry – North Naples, FL
Boost Confidence in Your Smile
If you're unhappy with the appearance of your teeth, consider cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Makram is a skilled cosmetic dentist in North Naples with a flair for creating stunning smiles. He’ll assess your smile and discuss your goals, then craft a treatment plan for your unique needs. Watch your appearance transform, your confidence soar, and your friends and family marvel over your breathtaking new smile!
Dr. Makram is in tune with the needs of his patients and offers premium therapies such as porcelain veneers, cosmetic bonding and contouring, and Invisalign clear braces. He performs smile makeovers to transform teeth that require comprehensive care. If you're a fearful patient, you'll want to learn how sedation dentistry can ease your anxiety and deliver total relaxation.
Review our options for cosmetic dentistry in North Naples, and then call our Naples dental office today to schedule your appointment with Dr. Makram, Naples' cosmetic dentist. We offer comprehensive care and personalized service for magnificent smiles.
Why Choose Mark Makram DDS for Cosmetic Dentistry?
- State-of-the-art technology and techniques for effective treatment
- Highly trained dental professionals
- Personalized treatment plans
Teeth Whitening
Over the natural course of time, the foods and drinks you consume can leave their mark on your teeth, making them appear yellow or discolored. Instead of trusting inefficient commercial whitening solutions, you can turn to our team at Dr. Makram’s dental office. We use Zoom! Whitening to achieve the dramatic results you’re looking for. In just one in-office treatment, you can see your smile brighten by up to ten shades. Then, we finish the appointment with a fluoride treatment to strengthen your enamel and avoid sensitivity.
Porcelain Veneers
If you’ve ever noticed other people’s perfect smiles, you’ve likely have seen porcelain veneers in action. Without this treatment, it can be overwhelming to think about addressing multiple imperfections in your teeth. These thin ceramic sheaths are attached to the front surfaces of the treated teeth to correct chips, cracks, discoloration, or misshapen teeth using durable, long-lasting porcelain coverings. In just two appointments, you can finally have your dream smile!
Invisalign Clear Braces
Straightening your teeth doesn’t have to entail years of enduring painful, unappealing metal brackets and wires that restrict your diet. In fact, with Invisalign, you can maintain your appearance while gently realigning your teeth. Over many years now, this revolutionary system of clear trays has proven to work faster than traditional braces and allows you to keep up the same easy daily oral care. Take advantage of this advanced method to finally get the smile you’ve always wanted.
Cosmetic Dental Bonding
Sometimes, a smile just needs a few minor tweaks to dramatically enhance it. For chipped, discolored, or misshapen teeth, you could consider cosmetic bonding, which is shaded composite resin sculpted to provide a beautifully restored tooth that looks completely natural.
Gum Contouring
For smiles that show a little too much of the gums, also called “gummy” smiles, we offer contouring to find the perfect, aesthetically pleasing balance between the gums and teeth. Our soft tissue laser allows us to perform this procedure with little to no discomfort and deliver immediate results.
Smile Makeovers
No matter what your smile goals might be, Dr. Makram and our team can formulate a plan to help you achieve them. At a consultation with Dr. Makram, you can share what you want to change so that we can explain your treatment options. Whether your teeth just need small improvements or you require a complete overhaul, we’ll find the best way to deliver the results you’re looking for. Your perfect smile could be closer than you think!
Understanding the Cost of Cosmetic Dentistry
Before you begin the process of enhancing your smile, you may find yourself wondering, “What is the average cost of cosmetic dentistry?” This is not an easy question to answer since there are various cosmetic dental treatments that carry different price tags. Luckily, our team is here to make sure that you receive an accurate estimate of how much you can expect to pay to correct the imperfections on your teeth that have been bothering you.
Which Cosmetic Dental Service is Right for Me?
Sometimes there’s more than one kind of treatment that could potentially help make your smile goals a reality. Here’s an overview of your options for cosmetic dentistry at our practice, as well as how much they tend to cost:
- Cosmetic Dental Bonding: From reshaping teeth to hiding discolored spots, cosmetic dental bonding can be used to make all kinds of minor improvements to your smile. It’s one of the cheapest forms of cosmetic dentistry, but it’s not as durable as other options.
- Teeth Whitening: Professional teeth whitening is often recommended for patients with yellow or stained teeth, and it’s relatively affordable. That said, it’s not as versatile as veneers or cosmetic dental bonding; it can only be used to improve the color of your teeth.
- Veneers: Veneers can completely transform your smile by correcting multiple imperfections simultaneously. While veneers cost more than other treatments, they can often last for many years as long as they’re properly maintained.
- Invisalign: If you are bothered by teeth that are crooked or spaced too far apart, Invisalign can be an excellent solution. That said, it does tend to have a higher cost than other cosmetic dental services.
- Gum Contouring: Removing your excess gum tissue can help ensure that your smile is attracting attention for the right reasons. Some gum contouring treatments are more extensive than others, which can influence the cost.
- Smile Makeovers: Smile makeovers are typically the most costly form of cosmetic dentistry due to being a combination of multiple treatments. Despite the higher price tag, this option is often well worth it for patients who want to make multiple aesthetic improvements but aren’t sure where to start.
Cosmetic Dentistry Can Be an Investment Worth Making
There are multiple reasons why investing in cosmetic dentistry is worthwhile for many patients. When there are noticeable flaws on your teeth, you may find that you’re more reluctant to show off your smile; by correcting these imperfections, you can give your self-esteem a boost. On top of that, a more dazzling grin can improve the way others perceive you, making it easier to leave a great first impression. In short, cosmetic dentistry can ultimately help enhance your overall quality of life.
How to Make Cosmetic Dentistry Affordable
Most dental insurance plans do not include coverage for elective procedures, which is what most forms of cosmetic dentistry are classified as. However, there’s still a way to make your treatment more affordable: flexible financing through CareCredit and LendingClub. Dividing the cost into smaller installments with little to no interest to worry about can make paying for cosmetic dentistry much less stressful.
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
Does Cosmetic Dentistry Hurt?
So long as it’s done by a trained professional, cosmetic dentistry doesn’t hurt. None of its various treatments should cause pain to your smile.
In the first place, most cosmetic dental work is non-invasive. Popular examples like teeth whitening and dental bonding don’t alter your tooth structure; they just apply gel or resin. That means such procedures won’t cause your mouth to ache, and dentists won’t even need to numb you.
When cosmetic work is invasive, a dentist will take the proper precautions. Those like Dr. Makram always numb their patients’ mouths before they prep teeth for veneers or crowns. To that extent, the more invasive treatments will only cause a feeling of slight pressure.
Will Cosmetic Dentistry Make Me More Attractive?
Honestly, yes – cosmetic dentistry should make you more attractive to others. Most folks – friends, family, coworkers, etc. – will see your treated grin as appealing.
A beautiful smile is one of a person’s most attractive assets. Among adults of all demographics, pretty teeth (and gums) convey friendliness, confidence, trustworthiness, etc. Such qualities allow you to build trust and positive connections with peers. Indeed, they can even help you “win” a date and form romantic relationships.
Naturally, you can trust cosmetic dentistry to make your grin gorgeous. Its various treatments are able to remove or hide stains, chips, cracks, and even gaps. In doing so, they ensure your smile is charming and highly attractive.
How Can Cosmetic Dentistry Change Your Life?
Often enough, cosmetic dentistry can greatly change you for the better. The field’s effects can even amount to an increase in your quality of life.
Take your oral health, for example. Many patients will clean their smiles more carefully once it’s been beautified, making sure to brush, floss, and rinse daily. Sticking to these habits would greatly reduce your risk of cavities, gum disease, and other harsh oral problems.
Cosmetic dentistry can also transform your emotional life. As its treatments make you want to smile often, your body will start to produce more endorphins – “feel-good” brain chemicals. To that extent, your aesthetic dental work would reduce your long-term stress levels.
How Long Does Cosmetic Dentistry Last?
Whatever you may have heard, cosmetic dentistry doesn’t have a set lifespan. How long its results last will depend on which aesthetic procedure(s) you get.
The “quick-and-easy” cosmetic treatments usually have short-lived effects. After all, these non-invasive services – teeth whitening, dental bonding, etc. – don’t alter your tooth structure. You should expect their gels and resins to work for a few years at most.
On the other hand, more extensive cosmetic work will usually last much longer. Such treatments often apply durable and stain-resistant crowns or veneers to your teeth, so their results can work for a decade or so.
